Opinion
We learned English in buildings the U.S. bombed | Commentary
On March 2, Secretary of State Marco Rubio was asked about reports that a U.S. strike had hit…
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Opinion
Two words employers deserve to hear more often | Commentary
If you own or operate a business in Washington, I’m curious — when is the last time you…
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: History repeats itself
Reader Stanley McKie says the repeated behavior of our leaders is troubling.
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Protests aren’t about convincing the other side
Reader Larry Benson says the point of ‘No Kings’ is to show strength for the movement.
Opinion
Will businesses really leave? That’s the wrong question | Commentary
Our recent survey of Washington employers hit a nerve. The results showing that 44% of business leaders are…
Opinion
No Kings | Cartoon by Frank Shiers
This cartoon references the No Kings rallies scheduled for March 28 across King County.
Opinion
Editorial: A look at what got done and what didn’t in Olympia
In a short session, legislators passed consequential bills. But there’s work left for next time.
Opinion
Here’s what I think when someone says ‘Have a nice day’ | Whale’s Tales
Forty years or so ago, as I was thumbing through James Boswell’s “Life of Johnson,” I happened upon…
Opinion
Time for us to take another look at Lincoln’s playbook | Whale’s Tales
Hatred of Americans by Americans.
Opinion
Grateful for nurses because they keep us alive | Whale’s Tales
My mother was a registered nurse for nearly 50 years.
Opinion
Let’s simplify 2026, starting with the wardrobe | Guest column
It’s the start of the new year, and there’s an exciting buzz in the air about new possibilities.…
Opinion
Let’s get serious about solving WA’s energy challenges | Commentary
For residents of the Pacific Northwest, January 2024 might be memorable because of the winter storm that brought…
Opinion
Here’s a more practical use of the National Guard | Whale’s Tales
Here’s how U.S. President Donald Trump defends his push to defund the government-run Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Letters to the Editor
Supporting Valley Medical Center, our public hospital | Letters
Supporting Valley Medical Center, our public hospital
Letters to the Editor
Measure 8201 lets WA invest long-term care funds wisely
Whether you support the Long-Term Care Trust Fund or not, it’s critical that we manage its reserves wisely.…
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Renton City Council on domestic violence | Letters
Letter to the council on domestic violence
Opinion
Lessons from ‘Black Like Me’ have stayed with me | Whale’s Tales
I first read John Howard Griffin’s “Black Like Me” in Mrs. Dickinson’s seventh-grade English class at Cascade Junior…
Opinion
Civics Bee highlights the leaders of a bright future | Guest column
As Maanha Nasir of Snoqualmie took the stage at last month’s National Civics Bee state championship, she spoke…